News Details
Teams signal opposition to 18-inch wheels
The proposal to move to larger 18-inch wheels has come up against opposition from leading teams since it is not considered 'an attractive direction in terms of performance'. With Pirelli's current contract as control tyre supplier in F1 concluding at the end of the 2016 season, the tender has been opened up to a potential alternative, with Michelin airing its tentative interest on the condition that it can tinker with the current formula. Part of its plans include an increase in size to accommodate 18-inch rims, a proposal motivated by the desire to ensure its tyre supply offers greater relevance to road car development, while Pirelli also signalled its intentions by revealing its own...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
F1 unlikely to switch to 18-inch wheels
Paddy Lowe admits that F1 is unlikely to switch from 13-inch to 18-inch...
10y ago from Pitpass.com
Michelin unlikely to submit F1 tender despite interest
Michelin is unlikely to take part in the FIA's tender process to find a...
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
F1 teams unable to agree on 2016 tyre rules
Plans for revised Formula 1 tyre rules in 2016 remain in limbo after teams...
10y ago from Motorsport.com
Refuelling return rejected following unanimous...
Formula 1 team bosses have unanimously agreed that refuelling shouldn't...
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Joan Mir fears early silly season could leave MotoGP...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Francesco Bagnaia rediscovers his ‘feeling' on...
Francesco Bagania has admitted he's rediscovered his feeling with the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Ducati: Resurgent Francesco Bagnaia back to his...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Toprak Razgatlioglu is slower than he expected
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Josef Newgarden views 2026 as a ‘hard reset’ after...
Josef Newgarden is coming off one of his toughest years in IndyCar,...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Scott Dixon to be inducted into IMS Hall of Fame
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has announced today that IndyCar...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Jacob Abel prioritizing IMSA effort but still desires...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Sebring test Day 1: Alex Palou tops the speed...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg keeping feet on the ground ahead of...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Esapekka Lappi thought his WRC career was over, but...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera co-driver Jonne Halttunen lands Toyota...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Iconic Ouninpohja stage dropped from 2026 WRC Rally...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Liverpool eye midfield fix with £100m Arsenal and Man...
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been linked with a move away...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Euro giants line up move for Arsenal star amid...
AC Milan are already planning for a significant overhaul of their...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Chelsea ‘advancing' in talks to sign striker who...
Chelsea are stepping up their pursuit of Julián Álvarez, with fresh...
17h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Manchester United and Arsenal interested in signing...
Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly interested in former Chelsea...
15h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 2026 Bahrain Testing: Driver lineups now confirmed for...
The first round of official pre-season testing... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
F1 fans slam Aston Martin launch as 'embarrassment' and...
Aston Martin F1 fans who believe in dire... Read More »
11h ago from GPFans.com
F1 presenter shows off new baby in adorable social media...
An F1 presenter has taken to social media to... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
